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FANUC America has inaugurated the FANUC Training Academy, the largest corporate robotics and industrial automation training center in the U.S., located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This facility, covering 132,000 square feet and representing an investment of over $18 million, aims to address the skill...
Nucleus Robotics is establishing one of the largest fleets of humanoid robots for intralogistics, utilizing the RBTX robotics marketplace from Igus. This initiative signifies a significant step in the integration of humanoid robots into logistics operations, enhancing efficiency and automation in t...
The International Federation of Robotics has released the World Robotics 2026 Report, revealing that the United States installed 38,400 industrial robots in 2025. This figure represents a 12% increase compared to the previous year and positions the U.S. as the second-largest market for industrial ro...
Hai Robotics has been chosen to implement automation technology for a large-scale e-commerce fulfillment center operated by a prominent European fashion retailer. This project features the HaiPick Climb system, marking the largest deployment of rack-climbing warehouse robots globally, with over 1,50...
Geek+ has partnered with UPS to successfully deploy the RoboShuttle goods-to-person solution at the Taoyuan International Logistics Center in Taiwan, creating the largest logistics center in the Asia-Pacific region. This project highlights the recognition of Geek+ products' stability and technologic...
Hai Robotics has been selected to implement automation technology for a major e-commerce fulfillment center operated by a leading European fashion retailer. This project features the HaiPick Climb system, marking the largest deployment of rack-climbing warehouse robots in the world, with over 1,500...
Hai Robotics has been selected to implement automation technology for a new large-scale e-commerce fulfillment center operated by a major European fashion retailer. This project features the HaiPick Climb system, marking the largest deployment of rack-climbing warehouse robots globally, with over 1,...
Today, Figure has unveiled Index, a groundbreaking robot training dataset designed to address the data scarcity for general-purpose robots. Over the past four months, the company has developed a unique pipeline to collect real-world physical data, achieving over 264,000 app downloads across 108 coun...
Firebird has launched the largest AI factory in the CIS region in Armenia, marking a significant milestone in AI infrastructure development. This facility, powered by NVIDIA and Dell Technologies, aims to provide the necessary computing capacity for training and deploying AI models tailored to local...
On August 6, nearly 100 industrial inspection quadruped robots were delivered at the Wuhan Optics Valley Human-Robot Innovation Center, marking the largest concentrated delivery in Central China's robotics industry. Developed by Chengxin Zhili (Wuhan) Technology Co., these robots will be deployed in...
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) has partnered with NVIDIA to construct the largest AI supercomputer in the pharmaceutical sector, expected to be operational by January 2027. This supercomputer will be hosted by Equinix under a co-location agreement, marking a significant investment in AI technology for d...
The Harbin Institute of Technology has been identified as the largest center for an underground organization within the robotics sector. This revelation highlights the significant yet often hidden activities taking place in the field of robotics, which are not always visible in mainstream discussion...
OpenAI has unveiled a significant collection of mathematical research generated by its internal frontier model, featuring 722 manuscripts across 372 research families. This repository, available on GitHub, encompasses various fields including pure mathematics, theoretical computer science, and mathe...
TagEnergy has officially launched France's largest stationary battery storage system in Cernay-lès-Reims, with a capacity of 480 MWh and a power output of 240 MW. This facility, inaugurated on October 1, 2026, is designed to store electricity during peak production times and release it to the grid w...
China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) has announced a significant production milestone at the Fuman Oilfield, having extracted over 29.6 million U.S. tons of oil and gas from depths exceeding 19,685 feet in the Taklimakan Desert. This achievement underscores the country's commitment to exploring ult...
Wing and Walmart are set to expand their drone delivery service to the Denver and Seattle metropolitan areas by 2027, enhancing home delivery options for Walmart items. This expansion will extend their service to nearly 20 major US metros, reaching over 40 million customers and building on their exi...
ABZ Innovation has launched a new drone factory in Szentendre, Hungary, to meet rising demand, particularly in the U.S. market. The company faced challenges due to the FCC's Covered List, which restricts foreign-produced drones, prompting ABZ to shift its production strategy to comply with U.S. regu...
Brett Adcock, CEO of Figure, announced that Figure 04 will mark the most significant hardware enhancement in the company's history. During a livestream on September 17, he outlined a four-stage roadmap for scaling humanoid manufacturing, emphasizing the need for engineering breakthroughs in the init...
Recent unredacted filings in the copyright lawsuit initiated by The New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft reveal significant admissions regarding AI scraping practices. A Microsoft executive characterized these practices as 'theft,' while OpenAI's leadership acknowledged that their AI models p...
ABZ Innovation has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Szentendre, Hungary, which is recognized as one of the largest civilian drone production sites in Europe. This facility will enhance the manufacturing capabilities for agricultural and industrial drone technology in the region. The esta...
Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI), in collaboration with U.S. Sugar Corp. and Everglades Equipment Group, has launched the largest fleet of autonomous tractors in American sugarcane farming across South Florida. This deployment spans hundreds of thousands of acres and represents a significant operatio...
At the 2026 World Robot Conference, Hu Luhui, CEO of Zhicheng AI, boldly stated that the era of intelligent robots could lead to a trillion-dollar industry. He emphasized that physical intelligence will have a far greater impact than information intelligence, fundamentally changing human interaction...
SpaceX and Tesla are embarking on the construction of Terafab, a semiconductor manufacturing facility, as part of a joint venture with Intel. This $16.8 billion investment in a 100-million-square-foot plant in Grimes County, Texas, is crucial for both companies to enhance their supply chain resilien...
Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), announced a record half-year profit exceeding $182 billion, driven by a 9.4% return fueled by a surge in Asian technology stocks. This report marks the first disclosure of a 0.05% stake in SpaceX, valued at over...
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the US Department of Transportation reported the largest airspace security and counter-drone operation in US history, resulting in the confiscation of over 700 unauthorized drones. This extensive operation spanned all 11 host cities and is being considered a model for...
Sota Unbounded has formed a strategic partnership with Europe's largest supermarket chain, Schwarz Group, just three months after its establishment. The collaboration aims to deploy over 1,000 embodied intelligence robots in real supermarket environments over the next three years, breaking the comme...
Sota Unbound, established just three months ago, has partnered with Schwarz Group, Europe's largest supermarket chain, to deploy over 1,000 intelligent robots in real supermarket environments over the next three years. This collaboration aims to break the commercial stagnation in embodied intelligen...
Moonshot AI has introduced Kimi K3, a groundbreaking 2.8 trillion-parameter open-source AI model, marking it as the largest of its kind to date. This model is designed to handle complex workflows and features a one-million-token context window, enabling it to perform tasks significantly faster than...
LG Energy has been confirmed to supply batteries for Google's largest solar and energy storage project, marking a significant expansion in energy infrastructure related to the rising power demands of AI data centers. This project, known as the Steel River Energy Center, is a collaboration between Go...
Elon Musk predicted during Tesla's earnings call in January 2026 that Optimus will become the company's largest product, potentially ten times bigger than its next biggest offering. Tesla is transitioning its Fremont factory to focus on Optimus production, increasing the annual capacity target for t...
Man Group, one of the largest publicly traded hedge funds globally, is exploring the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its investment strategies. In a recent discussion, Chief Technology Officer Gary Collier and Head of Data and AI Tushara Fernando addressed the ongoing evolution of A...
Radia has announced the expansion of its engineering team dedicated to the development of the WindRunner cargo aircraft. This initiative, which involves collaboration with several aerospace companies, aims to enhance the aircraft's design and performance capabilities. The decision comes as part of R...
Starmind has announced that its satellite technology can save approximately 880 billion liters of cooling water annually at full scale. This figure is equivalent to the annual household water use of around 6.5 million Americans. The technology operates by utilizing a closed-loop liquid cooling syste...
The RoboCup 2026 kicked off on July 2 in Incheon, South Korea, drawing a record 2,879 participants from 364 teams representing 45 countries. This year's competition, nearly twice the size of the previous event held in Brazil, showcases five main fields and ten leagues, including popular categories s...
In response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Romania is enhancing its national defense capabilities by acquiring advanced military systems, including those from Israel. This initiative reflects the country's commitment to bolstering its security measures amid heightened regional tensions. The Rom...
Microsoft has secured a long-term power purchase agreement with Chevron, committing to a 20-year deal that will facilitate the supply of energy from a newly established natural gas power plant. This agreement aims to support Microsoft's sustainability goals while providing Chevron with a stable cust...
In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, the initial phase of developing any advanced AI model begins with a crucial training run. The efficiency and effectiveness of this training process are heavily influenced by the underlying infrastructure that supports it. This infrastructure...
The UK Ministry of Defence has inaugurated Europe’s largest drone testing and development facility, marking a significant advancement in military technology and innovation. This state-of-the-art center, located in the UK, aims to enhance the country’s capabilities in unmanned aerial systems. The fac...
Drone Industry Insights (DII), a prominent research and intelligence provider in the global drone market, has launched the 9th edition of its Global Drone Survey. This initiative, which is recognized as the largest annual data-collection effort for the drone industry, invites participation from a di...
ProtoSpace Mfg, a leader in rapid manufacturing for sectors including aerospace and defense, has confirmed its role as the lead sponsor for the upcoming International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) 2026. This prestigious event is scheduled to take place from June 15 to June 20 at the Midland...
In a significant advancement for construction technology, a 12-apartment residential building has been completed in France utilizing 3D concrete printing. This innovative project, which showcases the potential of additive manufacturing in the housing sector, was finalized in a remarkably short timef...
JD Group, in partnership with the Suqian government, has inaugurated China's first community dedicated to embodied intelligence data collection. This innovative initiative, which was launched recently, aims to collect over 10 million hours of real-life behavioral data from more than 100,000 particip...
In 2026, Daimon Robotics introduced the Daimon-Infinity dataset, which is recognized as the largest dataset of its kind, encompassing multimodal haptic data. This initiative, developed in collaboration with prominent research institutions, seeks to improve robotic tactile perception, a crucial aspec...
Vbot, an embodied intelligence company, has successfully raised nearly 500 million yuan in its Pre-A funding round, setting a record for the largest single financing in the consumer-level robotics sector. This significant investment will enable Vbot to focus on mass production and enhance user engag...
Woan Robotics has secured a significant contract worth 44.95 million yuan for a project in Shenzhen, announced on May 18. This deal represents the largest publicly disclosed order in the home embodied intelligence sector. The initiative aims to create a comprehensive service center dedicated to embo...
A significant impact event occurred on the moon over four billion years ago, resulting from a colossal object colliding with its surface. This cataclysmic event is believed to have played a crucial role in shaping the moon's geological history and surface features. Scientists have been studying the...
Unitree Robotics, a prominent Chinese humanoid robot manufacturer, has made its debut in South Korea, marking a significant milestone in the integration of robotics into cultural practices. The company's G1 robot recently participated in a Buddhist ordination ceremony at Jogye Temple in Seoul, where...
Tutor Intelligence is experiencing a surge in demand for its autonomous robots, prompting a recent visit by Manufacturing Dive to the company's new headquarters in Watertown. The visit highlighted the firm’s innovative advancements in robotics technology, which are increasingly sought after in vario...
Scientists have successfully concluded two significant research expeditions in the Southwest Atlantic Ocean aimed at enhancing the understanding of the biological pump, a crucial process for carbon transfer from the ocean's surface to its depths, which plays a key role in climate regulation. These c...
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